Nassau Food, Wine & Nightlife

Everyone was very nice and attentive, felt safe when snorkeling and enjoyed the cabanas and the private beach. Wish we had more time there and will be back!!

My family and I really enjoyed the private cabana experience. Everything was so beautiful just so beautiful. I would definitely recommend this service.

This was the most wonderful girls night we could have ever asked for! Seannette, Erika + team were so incredibly accomodating to our large group, and we had the best time learning about Bahamian culture and how to make snapper, cracked conch, plantains, and peas and rice!! We will be dreaming about the citrus sauce for a LONG time! This tour was so accomodating and wonderful - easy pickup and wonderful communication. My family already wants to do this again next year!!

Simone was simply wonderful! I booked this trip for my parents who are in their late 70s. My mother has had recent cancer treatment (remission now) and is legally blind in one eye. My father is hearing impaired and is definitely feeling his age. But they wanted to do something special to celebrate Mom's remission. So we booked them a cruise in the Yacht Club section on MSC. Their only stops were the private island and Nassau, so I felt they would be reasonably safe. My big concern was Nassau. Finding Simone was a true blessing!Simone called me personally the day before they arrived and went over their itinerary for the day. She re-assured me that their tour would be private and everything would go at their pace. She gave very specific instructions on how they would need to find her.They texted me when they found her and reported that she was wonderful. She created a day that was perfect for them and they had a ball! They said she was very kind and was SO knowledgable. She even sent me pictures.I definitely would not hesitate to recommend Simone!

worth every penny, hassle free!

My friend and I were picked up in downtown Nassau by the sister of "klassy chef," Seanette Cooper. She drove us to Seanette's home/catering kitchen on the east end of the island, so we got to see the embassy district on the way. Seanette, an award-winning professional restaurant chef in the past, greeted us with a coconut milk, cream and vodka welcome drink and cloud-like fried conch puffs. She had tenderized the conch and soaked fresh peas in advance. She lent us aprons and introduced us to the ingredients (e.g., tiny dark peas from her own pea tree) before demonstrating techniques and supervising us in their use. Oil popped and soft Bahamian music played in the background. She prepared a mixture of local red pepper and salt and used that along with fresh thyme and garlic and citrus in several dishes, and somehow prepared dipping sauces without ever turning her attention away from us. The late June night was very hot and it was good to take a break from the kitchen while the peas and rice cooked. We toured her back yard and saw what some of the ingredients looked like before they were harvested. The dinner menu included cracked conch, sweet plantains, peas and rice, and lightly fried red snapper topped with sauteed vegetables. Seanette had inquired about allergies and diet issues in advance; both of us could eat everything. We held hands and gave thanks for the food and the hands that prepared it and sat down to beautifully plated dishes. Everything was good, but nothing was spicey hot. As we chatted, we discovered that she had worked at a big hotel in Atlanta where my friend and I live. Her young daughter joined us and showed us some video of her recent dance recitals. With no room for dessert, Seanette gave us each a ripe,home-grown mango from her garden and drove us home, explaining that some of her work is described on Instagram in case we forget something. Polished and relaxed, she has thought of everything.

Great experience and she moved it. Will recommend to those who want to propose in the Bahamas. The best experience she could’ve gotten.

I enjoyed that they took a step by step process, so we can fully understand the procedure. Overall, they were a very friendly crew and it's worth the wait time.

We had an amazing time! I highly recommend this tour. We were able to try some great food and see parts of the island we would have missed.

My wife and I had a very enjoyable day with Kris as our guide. This was a great way to experience the local culture and food. We made stops at a Rum cake factory and received free samples. Next up was Mortimer Candy Store (delicious candy and the best conch fritters). We visited the Queen's staircase, after enjoying our first Kalik Radler beer. We had a tour of the Luna Rum Distillery, where we were able to sample the different rum flavors. Next stop was Shosey's Conch Stand where we watched them get the conch out of the shell and had fresh conch ceviche salad with an ice-cold Kalik local beer. Our last stop of the day was at the Salty Crab for fried conch while enjoying a great beach view and then finished off the day with a Sky Juice (delicious!). We highly recommend this tour!

My most memorable parts of my experience was the people. The encounters that we had from the locals to our guide Simone was absolutely pleasant. The whole tour was personal and informative. The food at the fish fry didn't disappoint. Looking forward to our next return.

The VIP Cabana Experience was great! I went alone and purchased two tickets to maintain the 2 guest required minimum.Arrived at the Paradise Wharf Ferry terminal and made the short walk to Margaritaville which was the meet up spot for this excursion. (From the Nassau cruise port in about 20 minutes. $7 one way, this was not included in the booking). From there I got my wrist band, and awaited the 11am ferry that was scheduled to take us. The ferry ride to Pearl Island was very pleasant. Upon arrival the staff was very accommodating and attentive. I had a dedicated server who was excellent.The cabana was well appointed with two very comfortable and plush lounge chairs, and two fans which were much appreciated in the heat. There were 4 signature cocktails that were available as part of the all inclusive package and there was a full cash bar for any other cocktails. I am not a beer or wine drinker so can’t speak to what was or was not included in the all inclusive package from that regard. Lunch was a set menu of BBQ Chicken, a breaded fish steak, rice with beans and coleslaw. The lunch was perfectly fine. The water was magnificent, it never felt too crowded.I have read a lot of reviews about the conditions of the non VIP beach loungers being a bit torn and tattered. I did notice that on the beach end however I think it’s more of a “you get what you pay for” situation as my cabana was excellent as mentioned previously. If you are looking for a special beach day on a private island that is incredibly relaxing and enjoyable, I highly recommend you book the VIP Cabanas at Pearl Island.

Awesome little island to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and get a great sun tan. Employees are awesome and very attentive!

This service was seamless. They were able to make the whole process as painless as possible. The engagement was a beautiful experience.

The class was excellent. Chef has the title AND the credentials to back it up. When our driver heard who was teaching our class, they instantly said how great of a cook she is. That was all the endorsement I needed.The food was excellent, and I think I could legitimately make this food at home, based solely on the instructions given in this class.The class is taught in Chef's home, so it is a bit less "formal" and "bougie" than some might want, but that should ABSOLUTELY NOT DETER you from booking this experience. T he food you prepare, alone, is worth the experience and your time.Book this class.

Seanette was absolutely lovely as was the whole experience. We were contacted ahead of time to arrange a pickup point, and when there were difficulties with parking and meeting, we were easily able to get in contact and find each other.It was a quick drive to Seanette's home, having landmarks and points of interest called out along the way. When we arrived we were greeted with a drink and quick bite of conch before getting into the cooking.Cooking has never been so seamless and enjoyable, and it was great to learn about the local cuisine while preparing the food. All the ingredients were fresh and the guidance was expertly catered to our experience level.After the food was done we sat for a meal together and had wonderful conversation. She even provided some local drinks for us to try on the house.At the end, she went above and beyond by driving us back to port personally, even with pit stops along the way to pick up local candy and rum cakes.We could not be happier with the experience which made our day in Nassau a highlight of our entire cruise.